“If I pick up a single leaf and go into the city, I move the…
Category: zen
The three poisons
The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions and evils, is rooted in the three…
Consider the world light
Consider the world light, And the spirit is not burdened; Consider the myriad things slight,…
True nature is not lost
Your true nature is not lost in moments of delusion, nor is it gained at…
Deathless state
For those who are ready, the door To the deathless state is open. You that…
Closed out the old year
Closed out the old year And held a dream of spring behind Eyes shut, till…
Watch the moss thicken
Sitting before the silent, burning incense I watch the moss thicken on the stone bridge….
The edge of the pond
Seeking the origin, I went to the edge of the pond And forgot to…
It’s like riding a cow to return home
Finding a teacher to learn the truth Is nothing special It’s like riding a cow…
Is there anything else to remember?
I only open my eyes for the spring wind And the autumn moon. ~ Hamhur…